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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Japan Mega thread

Here are some highlights of our trip to Japan last spring.I've posted a lot of Japan photos, so I wanted to put all my favourite memories in to one massive post.I hope this is somehow helpful to people looking into travelling to Japan but it's also a great way to remember a wonderful holiday.Japan is so rich in culture and amazing places to visit. Check out the photos below and explore my previous Japan posts dating back to April.I've linked my previous Japan posts at the bottom of this post.

Night shopping in AkihibaraBelow is a shot from an awesome Mall in Odaiba with an awesome ceiling and crazy shops. Rachel bought a Hello Kitty bag here. But not at the Hello Kitty arcade, yes there is a Hello Kitty arcade... I believe it was call cute world or something Hello Kittyish.

The Mazda FactoryThe tour of the Mazda factory is free! and in English! They take you on to the production floor and show you the robots helping humans to make cars! ROBOTS! OMG!For car buffs... this is a rotary formula one or something, the only rotary that won stuff at some place.Lake AshinokoThe lake has a good view of Mount Fuji. Unfortunately the weather only allowed us fleeting glimpses of Fuji, like a ninja hiding in the clouds.Lake Ashi

Prayers by lake Ashinoko. The path around the lake leads you through a historic outpost and through an amazing Japanese Garden (pretty much all gardens in Japan are amazing) and to this shrine.Hikone CastleLess that an hour train ride from Kyoto this is worth a visit :)Hikone Castle

Kyoto - Hanami - Maruyama Koen (park)During the cherry blossom festival this park is crazy busy with people meeting friends, getting drunk, enjoying the food and generally having an amazing time. I so want to go back. If you have the chance this is a great experience!Maruyama park and Harus cooking class